International School of Monterey

ASI- Extra Academic Program Staff

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ASI- Extra! Academic Program

The Academic Program consists of four essential components:

Curriculum & Instruction / Ready/i-Ready Information I-READY Math and ELA Program / I-READY Mathematics and ELA

Individual Academic Practice in Math and Reading using the Personalized Pathways in iReady

Targets specific skills that each student needs to meet their growth goals at school
Great for students at all levels and targeted to increase growth for everyone!
Approximately 45 minutes each day for both Math and Reading
Families have access at home and are able to use the service until the end of the summer!

Science-based lessons focusing on hands-on learning through engaging themes

Focuses on STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to build student skills for the future
Pre-made lessons aimed at engaging all levels of students in fun ways!
Approximately 45 minutes each day
Rotating topics so students who participate in ASI-Extra! multiple times receive a variety of exciting themes!

Soundtrap for Podcasting - YouTube Podcasting: Recording Studio: Facilities and Services: Center for Language Technology: Indiana University

Podcasting lessons focused on students’ personal interests

Focuses on the essentials of language: Reading, writing, listening, and speaking! (see the student examples below!)
Real-world focus integrating interviews and communication skills for future success in school
Students choose the content and change it every time they participate in ASI-Extra!
Uses training and lessons from KQED to inspire students to submit projects for real-world contests like Show What You Know

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Breaks for fun!

Students have breaks approximately every 45 minutes
Ensures that students still get some FUN and exercise during their break
Both physical breaks and brain breaks to ensure a balanced approach
Fun theme days happen each Friday to keep students engaged

Kindergarten Students Planning Podcasts

Grades 2-3 Studying the Science of Superheroes

Grades 4-5 Studying the Science of Structures on Earth

Students enjoying a recess break

Grades 3-4 Studying Forensic Science

Grades 6-8 Studying Physics

Grades 6-8 Planning and Organizing Podcasting

Grade Kinder Studying Push and Pull Physics

Kindergarten Students Planning Podcasts

Grades 2-3 Studying the Science of Superheroes

Grades 4-5 Studying the Science of Structures on Earth

Students enjoying a recess break

Grades 3-4 Studying Forensic Science

Grades 6-8 Studying Physics

Grades 6-8 Planning and Organizing Podcasting

Grade Kinder Studying Push and Pull Physics

Kindergarten-Grade Two Podcast Examples

Please take a minute to listen to a few of our youngest podcasters in action! Students were learning that stories have a beginning, a middle, and an end. They chose their own topics and tried to write and record their own stories. We’re proud of their works in progress!

Dragon and Pikachu story

Three people and Godzilla story

Two Friends and a Cacoon story

Grade Three-Five Podcast Examples

Please take a minute to listen to a few of our middle elementary podcasters in action! Students practiced writing questions and then interviewed staff members. They chose their own topics and tried to produce their podcasts with additional music and sound effects. We’re impressed with their developing interview skills!

An interview with Mrs. Vickers about teaching at ISM

Gianna interviewed Mrs. Allen about being a cheerleader

Loki and Iker interviewed Ms. Lisa about working at ISM

Anthony and Cresencio interviewed Ms. Hannah about her fears

Eli, Avery, and Jesse interviewed Ms. Kisha about working at ISM

Grade Six-Eight Podcast Examples

Please take a minute to listen to a few of our middle elementary podcasters in action! Students practiced writing questions and then interviewed staff members and students. They chose their own topics and tried to produce their podcasts with additional music and sound effects. We’re impressed with their developing interview skills!